Foster Grandparent Program of Utah County

03/19/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxtZubhgmKs&t=227s

and studies are just as sweet as fresh baked cookies with the foster grandparent program!Throughout Alpine School District, volunteers serve o...

03/10/2025

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2025/mar/08/making-a-difference-volunteers-improving-the-lives-of-seniors-and-students/

The war on poverty came to Utah County in 1965 as part of a pilot project. The original program started at a state developmental center called the State Training School, a live-in school for disabled children, and people volunteered there. Fast forward 60 years. The pilot project continues the war o...

10/05/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaX0d3U7p1s

Alpine School District, in collaboration with Utah County, recently hosted the Foster Grandparent Recognition event to honor grandparents who volunteer in sc...

05/26/2022

We're looking for an office specialist. Come join us!

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158 Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email: [email protected] http://www.utahcounty.gov Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application sta...

03/17/2022

Had a great day at the Natural History Museum!

08/10/2021

Calling all Seniors! Incredible opportunity to make a positive impact on children. 🍎

01/20/2017

Here is a great article about the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center Foster Grandparent Program in Houston, TX. It's good to note that FGP is a national program so if interest, there is surely a program near you!

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/foster-grandparents-program-reaches-kids-in-need/ar-AAm3UUc

In his early 70s, Mel's career had ended several years prior, but he soon tired of a rather monotonous routine.

09/28/2016

Grandpa Keith is new to our program but is already loved. Thank you Spring Lake Elementary for this great shout out!

09/23/2016

Way to go Donna! We have the best Volunteers!!!

https://www.ksl.com/?nid=441&sid=41575724&title=high-5-school-volunteer-accepts-payment-in-hugs

A fixture at Orchard Hills Elementary School for the past four years, but you better not call her by her first name. The students refer to Donna Baller as Nana a fitting name for a woman deserving of a KSL Today High 5.

03/12/2016

Here until 1 p.m. today! Come see what were all about.

03/10/2016

Thank you for inviting us to speak!

06/17/2015

On our way the Natural History Museum!